Changing rod bolts

BillK · 10-24-2010, 09:09 PM

Robert,

I would just get a set of ARP nuts and go with that. I know guys that have replaced them one at a time, and not had problems, but I sure dont like doing it. The other issue you will have is unless you know exactly who's bolts they are, what do you torque them to ?? Or stretch ?? If you are lucky enough that they are marked on the top (ARP etc) you can get the torque specs, but otherwise you are just guessing. It is pretty amazing at how much difference there can be from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Either way, it would probably be a real good idea to have your machine shop put them on thier rod gauge and see how round they are after you torque them.

10-24-2010, 09:09 PM	#3
BillK Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Waldorf Md Posts: 230 Likes: 12 Liked 30 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Changing rod bolts Robert, I would just get a set of ARP nuts and go with that. I know guys that have replaced them one at a time, and not had problems, but I sure dont like doing it. The other issue you will have is unless you know exactly who's bolts they are, what do you torque them to ?? Or stretch ?? If you are lucky enough that they are marked on the top (ARP etc) you can get the torque specs, but otherwise you are just guessing. It is pretty amazing at how much difference there can be from manufacturer to manufacturer. Either way, it would probably be a real good idea to have your machine shop put them on thier rod gauge and see how round they are after you torque them. __________________ Bill Koustenis

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